as in artisan
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
if you want good work, hire a craftsman
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Recent Examples of craftsman
The watch industry has witnessed a surge in micro brands in recent years, where enthusiasts, designers, and craftsmen have turned their love for watches into business venture.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved on farms and plantations in the Antebellum South, Poynor was a prolific furniture maker who was admired by white society for his skills as a craftsman.
—Troy McMullen, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The guitarist, already a deity among Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fans for formative stints with both bands, considers his life as a studio musician similar to to a craftsman who has the tools to construct whatever is needed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Now this may be simply because a few uniquely talented craftsman build each Torpedo by hand on a small Swedish island where their ancestors have literally been building boats for more than 1000 years.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved on farms and plantations in the Antebellum South, Poynor was a prolific furniture maker who was admired by white society for his skills as a craftsman.
—Troy McMullen, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The guitarist, already a deity among Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fans for formative stints with both bands, considers his life as a studio musician similar to to a craftsman who has the tools to construct whatever is needed.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2025
Now this may be simply because a few uniquely talented craftsman build each Torpedo by hand on a small Swedish island where their ancestors have literally been building boats for more than 1000 years.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craftsman
Noun
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Crafted in porcelain by Veronese artisans at Ancap, this set would look best settled on a simple lace tablecloth to let the vibrant color shine.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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This wand is made in Rajasthan, India, and handcrafted by sixth-generation kansa artisans.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Living beyond one’s means is, in its way, the artist’s majestic revenge against the rich.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Going beyond the list of ten, the key here is to resist the temptation to delegate when the task at hand requires CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Once valued at around $30 billion, exceeding the market capitalization of Ford Motor Co., the EV maker was a rising Wall Street star before it became embroiled in scandal.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Kosminsky had to solve the problem by shooting most of the show indoors to save on the costs that would accrue from trying to control the lighting of any outdoor environment, but having to sacrifice quality for budgetary reasons was anathema to his nature as a craftsperson.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2025
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The craftsperson who did the work on her kitchen learned how to make Mexican pool tiles into mosaics for the primary bathroom.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
19 Nov. 2024
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craftsman. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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